Inspiron 530 - Adding RAM

Hello,
I would like to purchase some memory for my inspiron 530 ! From here> http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna/category.aspx?c=uk&l=en&s=dhs&cs=ukdhs1&category_id=4325&mfgpid=1226170&chassisid=-1 <<- The 1 gb module (28 pounds)
I have read on the documentation ( http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/inspd530/en/OM/HTML/parts.htm#wp1580857 ) that when i install memory i need to remove the PCI Express x16 card ... I don't understand. I thought adding ram was simple and all you had to do is open the case , insert the ram and fit them in properly and then close the case. Start the pc and it's done.
I know that my inspiron 530 can only have 4gb of ram . I have 2 gb of ram at the moment.
Is there something I need to know? Is there something different?

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